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Posted 6/29/2014 6:00 PM (GMT 0)
have you ever been watching a scary movie not a horror movie but drama And thought you were breathing weird and then you started having panic and really thought you couldn't breathe? My son has strep throat too so I've been stressed out worrying about him and thinkin I'm going to get it too.I hate when I do that crap to myself.
Posted 6/29/2014 6:01 PM (GMT 0)
It's captain Phillips. Good movie though. Ha
Posted 6/29/2014 6:16 PM (GMT 0)
Actually yes, when they use "shock tactics" like startling the bejeezus out of the audience. I'm fine with scary and horror flicks. But when stuff starts jumping out at me, even if it's very predictable, it gets me every time.

I don't learn, or I have yet to adapt.





M.
Posted 6/29/2014 6:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Hazel,

I don't panic over scary movies, I usually just go to bed or if it is daytime - read a good book.

I would like you to get a copy of Frozen by Walt Disney Animation Studios :-)

Many people don't like scary movies because they do cause panic.  My hubby loves these movies but all I can think is to what extent can they make a movie anymore vial then what is already available and someone comes up with one.

We are going to "Jersey Boys" movie this week; saw the Broadway play and loved it but I am all about music.

I have a friend who loves "The Sound of Music" and I would be willing to bet she watches it at least once a week.

Let me know how you like Frozen?

Love,

Kitt

Posted 6/29/2014 6:54 PM (GMT 0)
I have seen it with my son- I love it. so you do not watch scary movies kitt?
Posted 6/30/2014 4:12 AM (GMT 0)
Hazel, this is why I watch old black and white western movies,
the good guy gets the girl, the bad guy go's to jail, and I get
to be 12 years old again. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 6/30/2014 8:24 AM (GMT 0)

hazelnut86 said...
have you ever been watching a scary movie not a horror movie but drama And thought you were breathing weird and then you started having panic and really thought you couldn't breathe? My son has strep throat too so I've been stressed out worrying about him and thinkin I'm going to get it too.I hate when I do that crap to myself.

This is a good example how anxiety is triggered.

Scary movie causes you to think thoughts or feel something which in turn release adrenaline which causes panic symptoms. Therefore, the source of the REAL problem is not the movie or stress or crowds or anything, but the fact that your adrenaline via fight or flight response is triggered from them.

2 things are extremely important here:

Once the fight or flight response is activated and adrenaline has been released, the best thing to do is allow it to pass and not get into a cycle of fear. Adding fear to that initial fear causes a loop.

The second thing is to heal yourself so the fight or flight response is not triggered so easily.
Posted 7/2/2014 11:29 AM (GMT 0)
just my opinion, i gave up on horror movies years ago. they keep me scared way past the time they are over. i just do not see them.

as far as dramatic movies, there are some that have scary parts, but to me, you need to just keep breathing. it's amazing what some focused breathing will do for you and your body. my niece encourages me to breathe every time i hit a hard situation. perhaps this will help with your movie watching?

there are plenty of good non-scary movies out there. i recommend those for you.
Posted 7/2/2014 3:28 PM (GMT 0)
Hazel,

I love movies - yes I go to scary movies if they are dramas, mystery and thrillers, musical, romance or a darn good tear jerker..............I do not like horror movies simply because I know it is all make believe but I feel some of the horror movies are way to graphic and I don't enjoy those kinds of movies.  I will close my eyes and hope the horror part is over quickly.  For that reason when my hubby has a horror movie at home - I just stay away.

If you have not seen Jersey Boys - do go as it is great.

Wishing you a happy 4th of July.

Blessings,

Kitt

Posted 7/2/2014 4:05 PM (GMT 0)
You can do the breathe meditations and face your emotions as they come and deal with them in a sensible way because whether or not it is projected or happening in your physical environment the brain uses mirror neurons which interpret the interactions, events and situations on a almost personal level.

The other option being is to gravitate towards the lighter sides of cinema and cultivate dispassion towards what doesn't agree with your inner conscious, even some of the things you like now you will dislike as you grow wise and older.
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